To be honest, I was a bit apprehensive because I've been out of shape for almost half a year, after seven years as a competitive club tennis player, training with an ITF certified coach and physical therapist.

Last year, my coach left the country to train and develop a young age-grouper with a bright future for international tennis (I heartily gave my approval to this -- it was a matter of national pride). But his leaving left me lost fitness-wise. I wasn't confident working with other local coaches, and my PT became occupied as he opened his own fitness studio.

I was okay at first, playing and competing at club tournaments consistently and cross-training by myself by doing running and drills. But being on my own has really worn away at my motivation. In short, I've stopped my physical activity (except for the off friendly tennis game every two weeks or so) and I've lost confidence to compete in the lively club tournaments here.

Of course, this meant I also gained an unsightly 20 pounds over the last six months, and I am not happy with myself. I'm not vain, but I always had the philosophy that I should look the way I feel inside -- and in my head and heart, I am truly fit, strong and beautiful. It depresses me that I don't look myself anymore.

I came across your website, I'm not sure how. But the way you talk reminds me of my coach, who favored scientific explanations and methods for my training instead of the usual intuitive, one-size-fits-all method. I got encouraged and subscribed to your fitness program.

My first thought was, "can i do this?" I felt so far from my old, strong self. But I finally worked up the courage and I worked with a trainer (who has experience with TRX and navy seals training) to check my form and see if I'm doing the exercises right. It was quite a sight: the ipad with your videos playing while the trainer helped me to the exercises correctly.

I made it through the workout -- with as much intensity as I can muster, considering how out of shape I am. And I'm glad I did. I felt so good afterwards, as if I had suddenly come alive. I said "hello" to my muscles that I haven't used in a long time and it was a good ache. it was good to feel challenged again.

I'm really sore today, but I will try to do whatever workout I can get in later to make sure I do the five-day minimum. Your program for ASG is only 10 minutes, but it makes me wish it wasn't JUST 10 minutes because it still takes me more than 10 seconds to recover from each exercise! haha!

I wanted to thank you for this wonderful workout AND for approaching it from a scientific standpoint, which is what I prefer and a good motivator for me (I'm the kind of person who always wants to know how things work -- in detail! Annoying to most people, I know).

Sincerely,
Neva
Makati City, Philippines

My shoulders have never looked better and my arms, legs and the shape of my body has completely transformed. I am eager to complete the education you offer!

Jasmine Baranpourian